Mazda 3 2004 - Page 176

The shift position is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift position restrictions
If the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the R or D position under the
following conditions while the selector lever is in the N position and the vehicle is
stopped, the parking brake is operated while the shift position remains in the N
position.

The brake pedal is not depressed.

The accelerator pedal is depressed.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. The shift position
changes from the N position to the R or D position.
Using Manual Shift Mode
Shift the selector lever from the D to the M position.
The gear position can be switched manually in manual shift mode.
The manual shift mode indication and the gear position are displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Driving
Selector Lever
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